Real Mississippi deals, worked out
Each example runs through the same calculator above, line by line, so you can check every number yourself.
1Jackson: new car with a trade-in
A buyer pays $32,000 and trades in $8,000. Tax is 5% of $24,000.
| Vehicle price | $32,000.00 |
| Sales tax (5%) on $24,000.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Title fee | $9.00 |
| Registration (first time) | $14.00 |
| Out-the-door | $33,223.00 |
| Due after the $8,000 trade-in | $25,223.00 |
2Used car from a dealer
A buyer pays $15,500 for a used car with no trade-in.
| Vehicle price | $15,500.00 |
| Sales tax (5%) on $15,500.00 | $775.00 |
| Title fee | $9.00 |
| Registration (first time) | $14.00 |
| Out-the-door | $16,298.00 |
How the tax is figured
The Department of Revenue taxes the net purchase price at 5%: the price after dealer discounts and trade-ins. Carriers of property and trucks over 10,000 pounds pay 3%.
Mississippi car tax at common prices
What a new gas car bought from a dealer comes to at four prices. The trade-in column shows how much a $10,000 trade-in changes the tax under Mississippi's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $750.00 | $250.00 | $773.00 |
| $25,000 | $1,250.00 | $750.00 | $1,273.00 |
| $35,000 | $1,750.00 | $1,250.00 | $1,773.00 |
| $50,000 | $2,500.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,523.00 |
Tag office costs
The title is $9 ($39 for Fast Track). Registration is $14 the first time and $12.75 at renewal, but the county tag office also collects privilege tax and ad valorem tax based on the car's value, which can be hundreds of dollars a year. Electric and hybrid cars pay an extra fee that changes every July 1.
Mississippi taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (jackson: new car with a trade-in) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax (5%) | Official | $1,200.00 |
| Title fee | Official | $9.00 |
| Registration (first time) | Official | $14.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $1,223.00 |
Mississippi car tax FAQ
What is the car sales tax in Mississippi?
5% on the net price after dealer discounts and trade-ins; 3% for trucks over 10,000 pounds.
How much is a Mississippi title?
$9, or $39 for Fast Track.
Why is my Mississippi tag bill so high?
It includes privilege tax and county ad valorem tax based on the car's value, not just the $14 registration fee.
Sources
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